The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

but here. His awkward state had me biting

I can manage to make

way to

to not look at me any differently. I may come out a bit creepy

drop to his hand that held my arm. I noted how his

try my best to ignore that feeling and

I nod, reassuring him that I

me a crooked awkward

His neck crawled with a fiery blush that spotted on his cheeks. “You were so beautiful that day and I just

to capture it. I kept that photo ever since. Bringing it along wherever I go. I’m convinced it brought me luck

from me awkwardly. “Besides, I loved staring at you. It brought me

side of his face. He was embarrassed

I brought comfort and hope to him was the sweetest and one of the best things he had

still, I liked to see him

even more.

I was making Aiden squirm wasn’t a bad thing

sad and went on the field. Little did I know a stalker was lurking. Even though that said stalker was the one who tossed my cupcake.” I taunted and

my eyes, his cheeks redder than it

lip and continued to tease him.” Who would’ve thought your daddy was a stalker then Ash. A mean stalker

a stretch baby….I was simply checking to see if you were okay. You looked beautiful and I couldn’t resist capturing the moment.” He shrugged trying to sound nonchalant but of course I

raised a brow and snorted. “Checking to see if I was okay after causing my

only stated at me from afar and took a picture of me.” I

to keep the bully appearance baby. I couldn’t show you I was simping

a bully at all.” I

cupcake.”I pouted.

“I was a real

I narrowed my eyes. “Is that even a question? You were the biggest one and

baby, ease up on this old guy would you? I was a kid back

few years and you’re not even that old.

be right